Most Americans consume diets that do not meet Federal dietary recommendations. A common explanation is that healthier foods are more expensive than less healthy foods. To investigate this assumption, the authors compare prices of healthy and less healthy foods using three different price metrics:…

Since 2002, USDAÂ’s Rural Business and Industry (B&I) Loan Guarantee programhas increased its emphasis on farm-related business activities associated with renewableenergy, local/regional food, and value-added agriculture. Other new programs andprogram modifications also have focused on these and…

WASHINGTON - Collectors may begin ordering the 2012 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set on May 21 at noon Eastern Time.Â The set includes two folders, each containing 14 coins from the United States Mint facilities at Denver and Philadelphia, for a total of 28 coins.Â